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Featured Ice Cream
Sea Salt Caramel
Caramel ice cream that combines the sweet with the savory. Sea Salt is infused in this Doc’s Signature flavor, and it brings you right to the Central Coast with its tastes. One of our most popular flavors. Come on into our parlors for a free sample.
What Our Guests Say About Us:
Based on 1317 reviews
Based on 1021 reviews
David Betita
19:51 08 May 22
I love this icecream parlor been going here since I was a child!
D G
14:19 06 May 22
Very nice hometown establishment. Love the train circling the interior ceilings...fun environment.
michael parido
20:31 05 May 22
Hands down the best ice cream I've ever tasted. Custom flavors that will blow your mind and it's... located in the heart of downtown. It is a must every time I pass to stop in for a double scoop.read more
Sal Marciano
03:40 29 Apr 22
Fantastic ice cream with lots of choices. You can get a single scoop with two flavors. Fast service... at OK prices. Usually crowded on a hot day but the line moves quickly. They have outdoor seating during COVIDread more
Roxanne Farmer
02:58 28 Apr 22
Best Ice Cream ever. Chocolate lovers rejoice. They have not one but two flavors of dark chocolate... ice cream. Many other fabulous flavors, too. And the people are so friendly, helpful and fun, you'll go in as a customer and leave as a friend. This is the best ice cream place we've found in 21 years of traveling the country searching. Don't miss a chance to visit Doc Burnstein's in Arroyo Grande.read more
Enrique Osorio
04:25 09 Apr 22
Great place, with nice people, and good options. Love the tables out front where we can sit, have... our ice cream and chat.read more
Levi M
23:02 08 Apr 22
This is probably one of the better ice cream shop in this area. Not a very long line or no line at... all. Also its very kid friendly. If you want some good ice cream this is your place!read more
Chris Homewood
04:56 02 Apr 22
Quirky place. Good service. The butter brickle is excellent!
Karena Garcia
19:59 19 Mar 22
This place was so cute! Perfect place to grab some ice cream with your buds <3
Priscilla Ramirez
08:48 01 Mar 22
My husband and I came here after dinner and it was soooo good! It was hard to choose what I... wanted-- so many delicious looking options, but I went with my classic cookie dough on a waffle cone and he got mint chip on a cone. Super good ice cream and cones and a perfect way to end our night. If we ever find ourselves in the area again, we will definitely return!read more
Missy Green
23:15 17 Feb 22
I travel 2 1/2 hours to get their ice cream cause they're one of two places that carry my favorite... flavor....bubble gum! My husband enjoyed the Kaluha flavor as well. Love the waffle cones.read more
Jeff Boberg
05:36 08 Feb 22
Good ice cream that everyone in town send to visit.
Abhishek Sharma
19:51 24 Jan 22
Loved their interior and small train on celing. And ya! They have some amazing flavors. Don’t miss... this place if you’re in SLO downtownread more
Antoinette Pena
18:04 03 Jan 22
Lovely atmosphere, delicious ice cream and great customer service.
Braydon Greenstein
21:51 28 Dec 21
When entering the store, you feel like that kid entering a candy store with how many tasty ice... creams available. The staff were wonderful, and helpful with my family and I throughout our experience. I personally prefer the motor oil icecream in the icecream nachos while my brother enjoys the apple delight. The whole trip was quite delightful!read more
Linda Garcia
04:17 22 Dec 21
Out-of-towners looking for a little something sweet and we found this little gem. My son ordered a... kid chocolate scoop with gummy bears, my husband ordered a double of rocky road with hot fudge, and I had a scoop of pecan praline and one of pistachio. This ice cream shop creates some of the finest ice cream I've ever had in my life. My rule of thumb, go where the locals go and you can't go wrong!read more
Marcus Gutierrez
07:04 30 Nov 21
Really good. My son wants to come here every time he's in town. Lines get long at times, but it's... worth itread more
Jbvrm
23:48 17 Nov 21
They have really good quality ice cream. Friendly service. We stop here for ice cream whenever we... are in town.read more
Lawrence W
00:59 31 Oct 21
Wonderful ice cream. Unique SLO flavors and combinations. Excellent personal service. I would come... and visit again.read more
Debra Wojtczak
01:49 24 Oct 21
Fun , quirky shop. Excellent service and ice cream.
Tasha N.
08:13 13 Oct 21
Ice cream is very yummy and creamy! The kids loved it and the train. Employees were very friendly... and knowledgeable about the flavors.read more
Nathan Frank
15:55 10 Sep 21
Fun place to get some treats with kids. Was not super busy and service was quick. Would go again.
Pei Wang
19:14 07 Sep 21
The staff was really nice to give us an alternative scoop the day after, but their “lemon chiffon”... flavor had no lemon flavor. My husband and daughter tried it. None of us thought there was any lemon flavor. More like vanilla. I don’t like vanilla that’s why I went back to complain.read more
Samuel Firman
04:57 06 Sep 21
The girl that helped us was friendly and the ice cream was great. Strawberry ice cream had chunks... of strawberries in it. Good stuff.read more
Joe Blow
09:49 28 Aug 21
Rainbow sorbet was disappointing and didn't really taste very good. I didn't try anything else.
Linda M. Gillette
20:14 27 Aug 21
Place is fun and full of sugary treats. Proceed with caution. Lol.
Dan Markis
23:31 23 Aug 21
Best ice cream on the Central Coast of California.
Margaret Wade
04:40 16 Aug 21
Delicious ice cream and really great staff - both fun and helpful!
Thor Larsen
22:15 15 Aug 21
The ice cream was good, the staff was friendly, the goodies happily consumed. One star lost due to... all the flies in the seating area.read more
Sheila Genova
17:32 15 Aug 21
Had a little birthday party here with family on the outside seating! Highly recommed great service... and delicous ice cream! ..Our favorite is "Motor oil!"read more
Rajan Vasudevan
06:09 14 Aug 21
Late Friday night visit. Open when most close by 10pm. Friendly server who recommended motor oil... flavor as best seller. Great flavors. Cool name. Bright ambience.. must visitread more
Scott Sanchez
03:05 13 Aug 21
Rich and creamy. What more could you want from an ice cream shop? Get the waffle cone.
Lili Ayala
05:35 08 Aug 21
Yummy huge banana split!! Made with perfection. Coming back for sure! Made for two.
Nola Martini
21:26 03 Aug 21
The Motor Oil and Elvis Special flavors were amazing! The staff was friendly and helpful!
Drew Tompkins
02:45 03 Aug 21
Great ice cream and interesting atmosphere. The service was a little slow and I thought the options... were more limited than other places though.read more
Patrick Burke
12:20 30 Jul 21
Great ice cream parlor which we visit frequently. Lots of flavors and ice cream cakes! Highly... recommend.read more
Erick Amaya
23:48 17 Jul 21
Best ice cream place in town. Classic and new flavors. Would give five stars but there is always... flies at their front patio. Love their fresh waffle cones and compared to other places down town, prices are reasonable.read more
Heather Dunham
01:38 16 Jul 21
Great ice cream their monarch ice cream is delicious 😋
Cliff
23:26 15 Jul 21
Always a must-stop when we visit the Central Coast! Our family enjoyed our time there this... afternoon!read more
Rabi A
23:12 15 Jul 21
What a great place and customer service. We made it there rite when they were closing. But they... were amazing they not only let us in but they offered amazing service super nice ppl.The ice cream was AHMAZING 🙃read more
Talon Baldwin
00:51 02 Jul 21
Why are you reading this? Just go it's amazing! They have cake and other stuff, but the ice cream... it where it's at. The street sides were kinda dirty lasts two times we were there, push past that, go to the ice cream!read more
Rob Haworth
02:41 28 Jun 21
Been here a few times, very nice flavors, great selection, good prices, quick and friendly service,... parking limited.read more
Jenny Cortez
21:28 27 Jun 21
Bussin! 😎 We got birthday cake, pistachio and sour blue rasberry
Sriram Patil
04:37 20 Jun 21
I had Java Chip ice cream here and it was amazing! The place also offers family size boxes for take... out. Loved their flavor selection. A must visit place in this area.read more
Jose Hernandez
20:39 18 Jun 21
Visited on 6/14 right before they closed. The staff was very nice and helped answer questions. I... had left my wallet back in my hotel but they do accept wireless payment via phone. I ordered the motor oil which is dark chocolate with kahlua and fudge. It was very good. Price wise they are a bit pricey. One scoop was about 6 dollars.read more
Dan VanGent
00:43 17 Jun 21
Great ice cream, great service, great outdoor seating to enjoy it!
Elora Nutter
15:50 06 Jun 21
Very good ice cream! Fun atmosphere! 😁 Definitely would recommend!
terry flynn
03:28 05 Jun 21
Very good ice Cream.....Lots of Choices .. I had Birthday Cake... wife had morlot raspberry... Truffles.....read more
Rosa Marin
01:23 31 May 21
Was delicious ace cream. I am glad we are going to normal after a terrible year of pandemic. ... Thanks God for same relief. I hope soon the world 🌎 be safe for everyone.read more
Claire Fitiausi
23:59 05 May 21
Revisiting this SLO institution May of 2021. They are not offering tasting, but all of our choices... were fantastic. My girl got a free scoop to celebrate her birthday. This isn't cheap (more than $6 for a single scoop) but the cool location and interesting people watching make it worth the cost. If you ask for a taste, they use metal mini spoons that are washed and reused instead of plastic.read more
Vanessa R
20:25 03 May 21
Awesome customer service kind of expensive but worth it!!
M M
04:02 28 Apr 21
I’ve had and made a lot of good ice cream and I’m definitely going to remember this place. The... server was super friendly and definitely steered me right on the cookie dough. Definitely worth the small premium over chain ice cream placeread more
Thea Barcus
23:45 25 Apr 21
Ice cream was great..... the spoon totally sucked.
Elizabeth P
05:08 17 Apr 21
Everyone there was really nice and helpful as I tried to choose between all the different cool... flavors.I tried the lemon meringue and the orange ice cream with chocolate chunks. I loved the idea of the flavors but found myself throwing away over half the ice cream as it was to sweet for me. I debated 4 or 5 stars as they personally didn't do anything wrong. I have just been several reducing my sugar I take and it was too much for me after being used to not having so much sugar. Now I bet if I would have gone back I side for their mint chocolate chip or mint cookie I might have been ok. Thank you to the employees who served me!read more
Mrpiston38
04:10 17 Apr 21
Ice cream was good, the staff was fun as well. Nice lil ice cream spot still open in slo.
patrick zibell
04:09 28 Mar 21
Delicious ice cream love,love,love the motor oil flavor
Maria Zibell
03:36 28 Mar 21
Great ice cream. Friendly staff. Hubby had the motor oil. Loved it!!!
Shayla Ogg
22:54 23 Mar 21
Friendly staff. Lots of delicious choices. Loved the ice cream. My husband had a great shake.
Daniel Scott
00:28 22 Mar 21
It's been awhile since we've been here . We weren't disappointed. The ice cream was as delicious... as we remembered. Yum !read more
Loz Godz
03:22 09 Mar 21
Very good ice cream. I always stop by on my way back from Lopez Lake
Les Merryman
06:32 01 Mar 21
Nice experience, as always when I drive through on my travels. Easy access to and from the freeway.
Angelica Martinez
02:59 21 Feb 21
The Ice cream is good. I like their banana split but they're always missing a topping. All in all... great ice cream and nice staff.read more
Jeannette Amerson
01:04 16 Feb 21
I had a Heavenly Vanilla shake made with buttermilk!! 😋
espresso
22:44 08 Feb 21
Delicious, I enjoyed the motor oil 👍🏻
Meño gutyrrez
03:43 11 Jan 21
Always whe we go to slo we have a pleasure stop in this place to take a delicious ice cream.My... little girl love this places 🍦🍦🍧🍨read more
ecofroggy love
23:27 02 Jan 21
The little lady that helped us was wonderful 👏 ❤
Christiana High
07:41 21 Dec 20
I ordinarily hate chocolate ice cream but the mandarin chocolate flavor was extraordinary. Staff is... really nice too.read more
Ed
08:49 08 Dec 20
Love the different flavor options, customer service is always a pleasure. Can't recommend enough.
Frank J
23:14 09 Nov 20
Ice cream is quite good but pricey. $5 a scoop is a bit much.
Rachel Rae Chadwell
05:15 29 Oct 20
2 favs- doc's Java chip and motor oil. stores is seasonal. rec is skip dinner and eat a banana... sloiff splitread more
Brian Neach
05:04 25 Oct 20
This place is ridiculously good, even with COVID staffing/supply issues. I only get to come here a... few times a year when I visit my daughter at school, but I always make it a point to come visit "The Doctor.". The flavors are always interesting and the ice cream is high quality.read more
Chitoh Yung
06:54 27 Aug 20
Took my SO for a sweet treat after a disappointing experience at another restaurant. Although we... left that restaurant in a bad mood, the wonderful customer service, short wait times, and absolutely delicious ice cream here at Doc Burnstein's made our night. We decided against the expensive dessert there and instead spent it on a scoop of Almond Fudge and Pecan. After the first taste, our shared lactose intolerance was the least of our worries. Some of the best ice cream we've had, and IMHO beat out the likes of McConnell's. Highly recommended!read more
Michael Arnswald
00:08 07 Aug 20
Best ice cream ever! Love the Arroyo Grande location. Great set up for these interesting Covid... circumstances. Friendly service as always.read more
Kim Reimer
03:37 31 Jul 20
Ice cream and service is Fabulous. I always get two scoops and hot fudge. Yummy
Juan Ibarra
01:19 26 Jul 20
Hands down , the best ice cream place to go when we visit. So good!!!
Charmayne Stine
10:15 13 Jul 20
Ice cream & service was great! If in the area, my family & I will definitely visit again!
J Lynch
00:18 11 Jul 20
Best service at ANY ice cream place we've been! We had a great dine in time, it was clean, staff... was kind, and ice cream was YUMMY!!! THANK YOU! It's lovely to be able to stop in for a fun treat...takes us back to a simpler time 🥰read more
Joseph Marrs
23:42 24 Jun 20
So excited to see that they're once again serving waffle cones. Got 2 scoops of my favorite flavor,... "straight to the dentist". If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend you do. Staff was friendly, and social distancing was maintained throughout my visit.read more
Blake Holland
20:26 20 Jun 20
Great customer service especially from the gentleman named Marty. If anyone is around this place... please stop by here for some delicious sweet treats.read more
Beverly
19:34 18 Jun 20
Yummy! Highly recommend!! We had their delicious mint ice-cream cake at a birthday party recently.... It was superb!! Delectable and fresh tasting! I still remember the first time I ate there and had their amazing Rocky Road! Ask for samples if you're unsure what to get. They have so many delicious flavors! I can't wait to go back!read more
Julian Lua-Lopez
01:35 07 Mar 20
Really great ice cream and shakes served here but what really did it for me, which I absolutely... recommend y'all try, was the Merlot wine infused ice cream! It just blew my mind away, the flavor combination is amazing and the smell itself from the said Merlot flavored ice cream is just phenomenal. Good work!read more
Eliza J.
13:53 01 Mar 20
Thee sweetest spot to have thee sweetest dates. I do with my hunny, sons, friends, or single ;D.... These yummy encounters have been going on for 21 years....read more
April Long
02:49 26 Feb 20
Single scoop of bittersweet chocolate aka double chocolate ice cream. Hit my sweet tooth on the... spot!read more
Charmaine C.
15:27 24 Feb 20
This review is for Rachel's exceptional customer service! She was very inviting and super nice.
Dorman Followwill
04:58 02 Feb 20
Packed house, great ice cream, and signage that says "God Bless All" ... LOVE this place!!
Phil Coleman
22:00 27 Jan 20
Great ice cream from a local company. If you're in SLO county, you should get something at Doc... Burnstein's.read more
Sierra Powell
05:13 13 Jan 20
I have always gone to this amazing ice cream shop! I remember my first time going I was grossed out... and exiting for my “motor oil” ice cream because it had such a fun name and was so good! I remember they used to make the waffle cones in front of you and when you got a French and warm one it was truest magical. They stoped making them in the front but I see the irons in the back every time I go!read more
Mason Clarke
00:01 12 Jan 20
The glass here is thick enough to resist the blunt force trauma caused by my forehead.
william s.
12:06 31 Dec 19
Needed a sweet/sugar fix after a disappointing dinner. Many, many positive Yelp reviews, so we... decided to give it a try. Located in a large & busy mall....read more
Tu Lam
16:59 10 Dec 19
Fun place to get ice cream and people watch on the patio. I got the honey almond on a waffle cone.... The ice cream was delicious, the waffle cone was thick and about half way through, I really just wanted the ice cream.read more
Maribell Gonzalez
08:14 28 Nov 19
Variety is the game here. They have flavors for everybody. The Taste was good but you can feel the... flour. But flavors are good.read more
Dan Horn
15:45 27 Nov 19
A great place to take your small children or if you are into old school ice cream making it is... A-blastread more
chris w
15:46 26 Nov 19
Good ice cream, nice flavor, generous portions, maybe a little too much sugar vs other ice cream... places.read more
Ian M.
11:17 05 Nov 19
I really appreciate that this Doc Burnstein's location makes an effort to be similar to the... original. I really appreciate the booths in this one. It's...read more
Vic C.
16:43 18 Oct 19
This Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab is an easy find, off of Branch Street, across the street from a... parking lot and free curb parking available as...read more
Bonnie G.
11:08 14 Oct 19
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice scream....but I scream loudly for Doc Burnstein's Ice... Cream! This is what dreams are made of! Their ice...read more
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